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Hartford HealthCare Rehabilitation Network is the premier rehabilitation provider in Connecticut. We provide rehabilitation services across the continuum - acute care hospitals, long term care facilities, sub-acute rehabilitation, homecare, outpatient centers, and in community settings such as senior centers, work sites, and schools and colleges. We offer over 30 outpatient locations with a variety of specialists, including oncology, women’s health, sports medicine, physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech language, we are known for our commitment to high quality, customer focused outcomes.
Overview
We are currently seeking a Physical Therapist (PT) who has a passion for working in an outpatient neurologic rehabilitation setting. The ideal candidate will also have experience treating a range of orthopedic conditions.
The Physical Therapist (PT) administers medically prescribed Physical Therapy treatments to patients. The Physical Therapist (PT) independently evaluates patient’s level of function, determines treatment strategies, and delivers and/or delegates Physical Therapy services that identify, prevent, remediate, and rehabilitate acute or prolonged physical dysfunction or pain.
This role encompasses evaluation skills and techniques, analysis of patients, and therapeutic application of physical and chemical agents, prescription of exercise and other procedures to maximize the patient's functional independence.
Neurologic specific responsibilities include:
· Evaluate patient with neurologic diagnoses, including but not limited to Parkinson’s Disease, CVA, SCI, concussion, MS, FND, balance and fall prevention and create individualized Plan of Care
· Demonstrate competence in amplitude based exercises (PWR! preferred) to address movement disorders
· Provide patient and/or caregiver training in balance and fall prevention strategies
· Provide appropriate and safe exercise and management plan for patient with neuro diagnoses, with modifications to functional ability as needed
· Work in a multidisciplinary team including PT, OT, SLP
What You’ll Enjoy (Benefits & Growth)
Joining HHCRN means being part of a team that invests in you. As one of the largest rehab providers in the state, we offer:
· Flexible scheduling to support work/life balance
· Up to 5 weeks of Paid Time Off plus holidays
· Comprehensive medical and dental benefits
· 401K with generous company match
· Company-paid short-term & long-term disability
· Extensive continuing education & tuition reimbursement
· Opportunities for clinical specialty development and senior clinician roles
· Access to Special Interest Groups to deepen your expertise and stay evidence-based
We believe high standards bring out the best in our patients—and in our team. Here, you’ll be supported, challenged, and empowered to grow.
· Neuro experience preferred, however, will accept new grads with strong neuro clinical experience
· Ability to work independently and drive the neuro program.
· Graduate of Physical Therapy Program from an accredited American Physical Therapy Association school, BS, master's or doctoral degree.
· CT active or temporary license.
We take great care of careers.
With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.
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